Celebrating 45 Years

Shawn Folks • March 5, 2019

As we celebrate 45 amazing years in the industry, we strive to give you the best service!


Who is Guarantee Restoration?

Guarantee Restoration started out as Guarantee Systems in 1974. Guarantee Systems started as a carpet cleaning company operated by Ellen and Chunky Folks in their one-bedroom apartment. As the company’s reputation grew, Guarantee offered additional services including fire restoration, mold mitigation, HVAC cleaning and construction services. Guarantee joined a national franchise in 2001, and branched away from that franchise in 2016, to grow into the company we are today.


With over 100 employees and 4 offices located in Lafayette, New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Gulfport, Guarantee Restoration continues to serve the Gulf Coast in rebuilding lives and businesses. The founders, Ellen and Chunky Folks have passed down the torch to their son, Shawn Folks, CEO of Guarantee Restoration. Shawn has spear-headed the company by focusing on our mission to serve friends, family and partners by delivering effective solutions, providing honest and dependable services while ensuring continuity for their lives and businesses.


What is Guarantee Restoration?

Guarantee Restoration is the largest solutions provider to property damage along the Gulf Coast. Our dedicated team is available 24/7 and will respond to any size fire or water property loss. We also assist families and businesses with contents restoration, HVAC air duct cleaning, mold mitigation and bio-hazard clean up. Our industry-certified disaster recovery team has the expertise and experience required to quickly size-up severe weather-related damages and mobilize the specialized equipment require to mitigate secondary damage and loss.


Why Guarantee Restoration?

We understand that when a loss happens, your world feels like its flipped upside down. Our team is trained to help put your mine at ease, while getting your lives and businesses back up and running as quickly as possible. We will also work with your insurance company and keep your informed every step of the process. At Guarantee, Restoration 24/7 isn’t just a number… and neither are YOU! It takes more than a paycheck to motivate our team to get up at 2am to respond to a loss. Our team is dedicated and passionate about the people we serve.

If you experience a loss, give us a call at 1-800-349-4357.

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